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DX03 YVS

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,553 mi
Last recorded102,553 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 YVS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 102,553 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 102,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 97,411 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 97,409 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 92,294 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 86,779 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 86,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2013 81,586 miles

Both rear tyre treads lifting

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust in poor cond

Fail 14 Jan 2013 81,586 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Both rear tyre treads lifting

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust in poor cond

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,825 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,988 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010
Pass 7 May 2008 61,553 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 54,784 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 54,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 38,219 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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DX03 YVS is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX03 YVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX03 YVS registered?

DX03 YVS is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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